Job Description
Location: Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Business Analyst Career Level From: Associate Career Level To: Specialist Job Specialty: Cost Analysis Accounting What You'll Do Responsibilities The primary support of this role includes performing budget planning, estimating, cost analysis, monitoring, and reporting, along with variance analysis and other program/project and/or division control duties. As the primary financial representative assigned to the work group, the individual will be required to work closely in a matrix relationship with the programs/projects and/or division personnel and management within CNS, as well as with external customers (such as NNSA YFO). This position also includes the following responsibilities: Enter and/or ensure that cost estimates are complete and comprehensive for the assigned program or organization during the Annual Controlled Baseline process each fiscal year, as well as ensure that the cost estimate changes submitted in Baseline Change Requests (BCRs) are accurate. For program support, develop specific resource demand needs for each period and future year workload schedule. For organizational support, reconcile resource availability in comparison to program mission demands. Enter and/or validate the Estimate at Completion (EAC) for each assigned project, working with program or organization financial contacts. Analyze financial transactions for appropriate charging and request necessary corrective actions. Maintain status of all budget and financial deliverables and objectives. Analyze funding availability and budget usage, and keep the program/project and/or division manager and F&BO management apprised of the fiscal status and any suggestions for course correction throughout the fiscal year. Develop and/or generate reports and graphs that enable management to make decisions regarding current and future financial direction. Maintain an early warning trend program on all programs/projects and/or divisions being supported. Identify areas for continuous improvement associated with existing processes, tools, and methods. Support continuity of cost savings initiatives and productivity improvements within the assigned work group. Maintain safe working conditions and strict application of regulations for security and plant protection. The Individual Ensures Timely and effective communication and coordination within the F&BO Division, along with timely definition and communication of financial status with the assigned program/project and/or division personnel and management. Assignments are completed on schedule through effective time management. Compliance with all applicable external and internal rules, regulations, and procedures. Documentation is maintained in configuration control of all financial information. Identification and implementation of solutions for financial issues within work group being supported. Identification and support of change initiatives within area of responsibility. Support of cooperation and cohesiveness within their assigned work group. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree OR Master's degree Eight or more years of relevant education, training and/or progressive experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years of experience for this posting. Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout faci